Developmental toxicities of albendazole and its metabolites in zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos.
Albendazole (ABZ) is a benzimidazole anthelmintic medicine widely used in livestock and, especially, aquaculture industries. Given its widespread use, ABZ commonly enters waterways, negatively impacting aquatic organisms. Classified as Pregnancy Category C because of its teratogenic properties, ABZ poses a high risk of...